Maine state parks open for state closure day; forest rangers on duty

October 5, 2010 5:31 pm

AUGUSTA, Maine — Some Maine Department of Conservation staff will continue to be on duty for the October state closure day, Friday, Oct. 8, according to department officials.

Maine state parks and historic sites will be open, including all campgrounds, for the state shut-down day, according to Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands (BPL) officials. They also will be open for Columbus Day weekend and holiday.

Maine Forest Service forest rangers also will remain on duty to provide law enforcement and forest protection in the Maine woods, according to MFS officials.

All Maine state parks and historic sites will be open, with park staff present. All state park campgrounds also are open. Regional and central offices will be closed.

“This probably will be our last big foliage weekend, and we are encouraging everyone to get out and enjoy the color,” Will Harris, BPL director, said.

Three fall foliage events will be held over the weekend at state parks. They include guided fall foliage hikes and a river paddle. The events are: